 Nicholas has expanded his efforts, co-producing the debut album of Texas band Cooder Graw and serving as sole producer on the band's second attempt.He also played guitar on the Asleep at the Wheel album "Ride with Bob", and wrote a novel, "Hands Treasure", which has been optioned by a motion picture company.Nicholas lost his mother before the release of Clint Black's 2005 album "Drinkin' Songs and Other Logic", prompting them to include the song "Back Home in Heaven" on the album.